Metrocka in Maia Song Contest 3

Metrocka confirmed their participation in the Maia Song Contest 3 on 25 August 2016. The edition was held in Daugapiļs, Uslye. Immanuel Casto was internally chosen as the third representer of Metrocka at the contest and was submitted to Maia Broadcasting Union with his Italian song on 29 August 2016. However, he was awarded to 11th place in the semi final, therefore he did not manage to qualify to the final. That was the first time since Metrocka debuted that the nation did not get a spot in the final.



TV Commentator and Spokesperson
Metrocka HD stated on 1 September 2016 that Rosamund Pike, a popular actress from Deumeisteren was assigned as the TV Commentator. On the same date, also Evan Peters was revealed as the next spokesperson to present Metrockan votes in the final.

Media and Incidents
Due to disappointing results from the previous edition, Metrockan public collected signatures to withdraw from the Maia Song Contest, and sent them to the broadcaster building. Three days later, the fans collected signatures as a respond with beating number of the first one and sent them to the building as well. Broadcaster CEO Arthur O'Neill stated on Twitter that every option was being considered and the best decision for Metrockan people and the nation would be made. Eventually after a short waiting, Metrocka HD officially confirmed their participation for the third edition on 25 August 2016.

Metrocka was put in the first semi final of the edition. However, Immanuel Casto could not qualify to the final, ending up 11th position out of 18 songs. The ratings for the semi final was the least as of the date and the Grand Final had slightly more ratings compared to semi finals. The result caused some debates on the social media but Metrocka HD never responded to any of them. Immanuel Casto stated that he expected to do better, especially considering he received a mass attention from other nations to his song, nevertheless it was all worth to have this fun and experience. There are some speculations that Metrocka HD officially warned Rosamund Pike, the TV Commentator to not comment on failing in the semi final during the final show, and she was not seen saying anything about that, but it was never proven.